TOUR DE RUTHERGLEN 2010WARNING, THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT A RACEThis year’s theme was 'ride the rail to gold” in Celebrating the 150th anniversary of gold being discovered and the opening of the Rutherglen rail trail.To help us celebrate, our participating wineries featured all things gold; award winning wines and golden drops. Riders were treated to a little piece of Rutherglen history, exploring our rich golden past. And what makes the Tour is the ‘special’ treatment you receive at each of the wineries visited: Special tastings with the Winemaker, behind the scenes experiences and special offers only available to riders.The ride is fully supported, let your support crew do all the worrying ... just turn up and enjoy the day. There is a sag wagon to pick up your wine purchases and yourself if you’re feeling a bit tired. If your tyreis flat or some running repairs are required our support crew is there for you, tools in hand. For those wanting to stretch their legs there will be a longer ride option with the potential for a quick trip interstate!Of course, there were the sumptuous breakfasts, scrumptious gourmet picnic lunches, the Saturday evening Winemaker's Dinner and Sunday Roll. Please click on the links, below, for all the information you need and to register on-line. We look forward to seeing you in Rutherglen soon and just remember...... Lycra is optional!!Useful FactsWhere: The Tour starts with registration at the Rutherglen Information Centre 57 Main Street Rutherglen.When: Tour event is in October Registration from 7:30 to 8:30am. Finishing the day around 5pm.To Bring:Your bike, best suited to dual purpose or touring bikes. There will be some unmade surfaces to ride on. Don’t forget your helmet!Suitable clothing, be prepared for changes in the weather.How far and how fit ???We travelled around 30kms over the entire day at a pace determined by you. It’s definitely not a race.CLICK CAMERA FOR PHOTO ALBUM
TOUR DE RUTHERGLEN 2010
WARNING, THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT A RACE
This year’s theme was 'ride the rail to gold” in Celebrating the 150th anniversary of gold being discovered and the opening of the Rutherglen rail trail.
To help us celebrate, our participating wineries featured all things gold; award winning wines and golden drops. Riders were treated to a little piece of
Rutherglen history, exploring our rich golden past. And what makes the Tour is the ‘special’ treatment you receive at each of the wineries visited: Special
tastings with the Winemaker, behind the scenes experiences and special offers only available to riders.
The ride is fully supported, let your support crew do all the worrying ... just turn up and enjoy the day. There is a sag wagon to pick up your wine purchases
and yourself if you’re feeling a bit tired. If your tyre
is flat or some running repairs are required our support crew is there for you, tools in hand. For those wanting to stretch their legs there will be a longer ride
option with the
potential for a quick trip interstate!
Of course, there were the sumptuous breakfasts, scrumptious gourmet picnic lunches,
the Saturday evening Winemaker's Dinner and Sunday Roll. Please click on the links,
below, for all the information you need and to register on-line. We look forward to seeing
you in Rutherglen soon and just remember...... Lycra is optional!!
Useful Facts
Where:
The Tour starts with registration at the Rutherglen Information Centre
57 Main Street Rutherglen.
When:
Tour event is in October
Registration from 7:30 to 8:30am. Finishing the day around 5pm.
To Bring:
Your bike, best suited to dual purpose or touring bikes. There will be some unmade surfaces to ride on.
Don’t forget your helmet!
Suitable clothing, be prepared for changes in the weather.
How far and how fit ???
We travelled around 30kms over the entire day at a pace determined by you. It’s definitely not a race.
CLICK CAMERA FOR
PHOTO ALBUM
